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Clams
Clams
Food
Steamed or baked clams
Best wine varietals
1
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and minerality complement the briny sweetness of clams.
Albariño's bright acidity and minerality complement the briny sweetness of clams.
2
Chablis
Chablis offers crispness and flinty notes that enhance clam flavors.
Chablis offers crispness and flinty notes that enhance clam flavors.
3
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, effervescent style pairs well with delicate shellfish.
Vinho Verde's light, effervescent style pairs well with delicate shellfish.
4
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles refresh the palate with clams.
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles refresh the palate with clams.
Best cocktails with this
1
Slutty Margarita
acid, salty, herbal — bright lime acidity and salt cut brine; tequila adds savory lift
Score: 95
2
Slutty Lemon Drop
acid, sweet — clean citrus brightness refreshes shellfish, balances briny richness
Score: 90
3
Vodka Tonic Cucumber
bubbles, herbal, acid — tonic bitterness and cucumber coolness highlight delicate clams
Score: 88
4
Slut Water
bubbles, floral, acid — elderflower and lemon with soda keep palate light and fresh
Score: 85
5
Tequila Tonic
bright citrus, mineral agave — acid, bubbles, herbal (lime) — cleanses briny richness
Score: 85
6
Tequila El Jefe
acid, herbal — lime and cilantro bring bright, savory citrus that complements seafood
Score: 84
7
Vodka Bartender's Choice
lime and soda, very clean — acid, bubbles — unobtrusive, lifts delicate clam flavors
Score: 82
9
Tequila Desert Rose
floral, acid, bubbles — delicate floral notes and soda won’t overpower clams
Score: 80
10
Vodka Mint Lemonade
refreshing lemon + mint — acid, herbal, bubbles — balances brininess and slight sweetness
Score: 80